The Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites
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The Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites
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Author : Dudley Wright
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-05-28
The Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites written by Dudley Wright and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-28 with Fiction categories.
Dudley Wright's 'The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites' provides a rich, scholarly exploration of the ancient Greek religious initiation ceremonies held in Eleusis. Wright's meticulous examination elucidates the profound connection between these 7th-century BC rituals and the 19th-century Freemasonry tradition. The brochure's compelling narrative is buttressed by Wright's command of Masonic lore and classical studies, weaving together symbology, mythology, and historical analysis to lay bare the esoteric threads that join these seemingly disparate traditions. The work demonstrates Wright's mastery of both subject matter and literary style, marking it as a significant contribution to the literary corpus on ancient religions and their modern counterparts. A Masonic scholar hailing from Oxford, England, Brother Wright brings to bear his extensive knowledge of Freemasonry in articulating the kinship between the rites of Eleusis and Masonic practices. His sharp insight into ritual and legend is indicative of a lifetime dedicated to the study of esoteric traditions. This expertise informs each page of the brochure, inviting readers to appreciate the continuity of ritualistic expression through the ages and inspiring deeper reflection on the enduring legacy of ancient spiritual systems. 'The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites' is highly recommended for students of history, members of Masonic lodges, and anyone drawn to the study of ancient religions and their enduring influence. Wright's work serves as a bridge across time, offering a rare glimpse into the sacred and secret, and gifting a fresh perspective to those interested in the evolution of spiritual practices. The brochure is a testament to the timeless human quest for meaning and fellowship, which will resonate with readers seeking both intellectual rigor and spiritual enrichment.
The Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites
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Author : Dudley Wright
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-07-17
The Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites written by Dudley Wright and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-17 with categories.
The Eleusinian Mysteries were initiation ceremonies held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece. They are the "most famous of the secret religious rites of ancient Greece." It is thought that their basis was an old agrarian cult which probably goes back to the Mycenean period (c. 1600 - 1100 BC) and it is believed that the cult of Demeter was established in 1500 BC. The mysteries represented the myth of the abduction of Persephone from her mother Demeter by the king of the underworld Hades, in a cycle with three phases, the "descent" (loss), the "search" and the "ascent," with the main theme the "ascent" of Persephone and the reunion with her mother. It was a major festival during the Hellenic era, and later spread to Rome. The name of the town, Eleusis, seems to be Pre-Greek and it is probably a counterpart with Elysium and the goddess Eileithyia. The rites, ceremonies, and beliefs were kept secret and consistently preserved from antiquity. The initiated believed that they would have a reward in the afterlife. There are many paintings and pieces of pottery that depict various aspects of the Mysteries. Since the Mysteries involved visions and conjuring of an afterlife, some scholars believe that the power and longevity of the Eleusinian Mysteries came from psychedelic agents."
Initiation Into The Mysteries Of The Ancient World
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Author : Jan N. Bremmer
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2014-07-28
Initiation Into The Mysteries Of The Ancient World written by Jan N. Bremmer and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-28 with Religion categories.
The ancient Mysteries have long attracted the interest of scholars, an interest that goes back at least to the time of the Reformation. After a period of interest around the turn of the twentieth century, recent decades have seen an important study of Walter Burkert (1987). Yet his thematic approach makes it hard to see how the actual initiation into the Mysteries took place. To do precisely that is the aim of this book. It gives a ‘thick description’ of the major Mysteries, not only of the famous Eleusinian Mysteries, but also those located at the interface of Greece and Anatolia: the Mysteries of Samothrace, Imbros and Lemnos as well as those of the Corybants. It then proceeds to look at the Orphic-Bacchic Mysteries, which have become increasingly better understood due to the many discoveries of new texts in the recent times. Having looked at classical Greece we move on to the Roman Empire, where we study not only the lesser Mysteries, which we know especially from Pausanias, but also the new ones of Isis and Mithras. We conclude our book with a discussion of the possible influence of the Mysteries on emerging Christianity. Its detailed references and up-to-date bibliography will make this book indispensable for any scholar interested in the Mysteries and ancient religion, but also for those scholars who work on initiation or esoteric rituals, which were often inspired by the ancient Mysteries.
The Homeric Hymn To Demeter
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Author : Helene P. Foley
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1994
The Homeric Hymn To Demeter written by Helene P. Foley and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with History categories.
The Homeric Hymn to Demeter, composed in the late seventh or early sixth century B.C.E., is a key to understanding the psychological and religious world of ancient Greek women. The poem tells how Hades, lord of the underworld, abducted the goddess Persephone and how her grieving mother, Demeter, the goddess of grain, forced the gods to allow Persephone to return to her for part of each year. Helene Foley presents the Greek text and an annotated translation of this poem, together with selected essays that give the reader a rich understanding of the Hymn's structure and artistry, its role in the religious life of the ancient world, and its meaning for the modern world.
The Road To Eleusis
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Author : Robert Gordon Wasson
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Release Date : 1978
The Road To Eleusis written by Robert Gordon Wasson and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with History categories.
"Presented here is an astonishing solution to the Mysteries of Eleusis, the secret religious rites of ancient Greece that have remained a riddle for the Western World for close to 4,000 years. Acting on an insight into the true nature of the rites, R. Gordon Wasson sought the collaboration of Albert Hoffman, the renowned chemist who discovered LSD, and Carl A. P. Ruck, a classical scholar specializing in Greek ethnobotany. Wasson, the author of three books on the role of hallucinogenic mushrooms in human societies, has already uncovered the mushroom cult of Mesoamerica and identified the elusive "Soma" of the Vedic hymns. Closely coordinating their research, the three scholar-scientists first offered documentation on the religious rites at an International Conference on Hallucinogenic Mushrooms in late 1977. These sensational findings, given here in a much expanded version, leave little doubt that the ancient secret of Eleusis has at last been unveiled."--Pg. [4] of cover.
Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites
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Author : Dudley Wright
language : en
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Release Date : 2014-03-29
Eleusinian Mysteries And Rites written by Dudley Wright and has been published by Literary Licensing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-29 with categories.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.
Bronze Age Eleusis And The Origins Of The Eleusinian Mysteries
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Author : Michael B. Cosmopoulos
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-06-30
Bronze Age Eleusis And The Origins Of The Eleusinian Mysteries written by Michael B. Cosmopoulos and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-30 with History categories.
This book provides a synthesis of the archaeology of Eleusis during the Bronze Age, reconstructing the origins and early development of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Mystery Cults Of The Ancient World
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Author : Hugh Bowden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Mystery Cults Of The Ancient World written by Hugh Bowden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
A richly illustrated history of antiquity's secret religious rituals This is the first book to describe and explain all of the ancient world's major mystery cults--one of the most intriguing but least understood aspects of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal Mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in the Bacchic cult, bands of women ran wild in the Greek countryside to honor Dionysus; and in the mysteries of Mithras, men came to understand the nature of the universe and their place within it through frightening initiation ceremonies and astrological teachings. These cults were an important part of life in the ancient Mediterranean world, but their actual practices were shrouded in secrecy, and many of their features have remained unclear until now. By richly illustrating the evidence from ancient art and archaeology, and drawing on enlightening new work in the anthropology and cognitive science of religion, Mystery Cults of the Ancient World allows readers to imagine as never before what it was like to take part in these ecstatic and life-changing religious rituals--and what they meant to those who participated in them. Stunning images of Greek painted pottery, Roman frescoes, inscribed gold tablets from Greek and South Italian tombs, and excavated remains of religious sanctuaries help show what participants in these initiatory cults actually did and experienced. A fresh and accessible introduction to a fascinating subject, this is a book that will interest general readers, as well as students and scholars of classics and religion.
Ancient Mystery Cults
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Author : Walter Burkert
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1989-10-15
Ancient Mystery Cults written by Walter Burkert and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-10-15 with Religion categories.
The foremost historian of Greek religion providers the first comprehensive, comparative study of a little-known aspect of ancient religious beliefs and practices.